Guests

At every edition several Special Guests are eager to meet you. Immortalise your meeting with them by buying a photo or autograph in the Guest Area. Attend one of the Q&A panels at the Main Stage and ask your burning questions.

Stay tuned for the reveal of our special guests for this edition!

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MANGA ARTISTS & WRITERS

Meet famous artists and writers from all over the world at Heroes Made in Asia. You can also sign your favorite manga, comic, artwork or book by them.

MANGAKA'S, ILLUSTRATORS, ARTISTS, WRITERS

GOU TANABE

Born in Tokyo in 1975, Tanabe-sensei received the Jury’s Special Award in the Afternoon Four Seasons Awards in 2001 for his work Sunakichi (judge: Kaiji Kawaguchi). In 2002, he was awarded Honorable Mention in the 4th Enterbrain Entertainment Awards for his adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s Twenty-Six Men and a Girl.

His notable works include Saudade (story by Karibu Song) and Kasane (based on Shinkei Kasane-ga-Fuchi by Enchou Sanyutei / composition by Hiroaki Takeda).

Since his 2004 manga adaptation of Outsider, Tanabe has continued to passionately tackle the works of H.P. Lovecraft, earning widespread acclaim from around the globe for his outstanding quality and deeply immersive visual storytelling.

MEET GOU

shintaro kago

Shintaro Kago, born in Tokyo 1969, is a Japanese manga artist. He creates comics and illustrations with themes such as eroticism, black humor, absurdity, and surrealism. His style has been called “Fashionable Paranoia” in the West.

He frequently breaks the fourth wall, and he likes to play with the page layout in extreme ways, being considered one of the most virtuoso comic artists in the World.

MEET SHINTARO

yoshi yoshitani

Yoshi Yoshitani is the Eisner Nominated creator of the Tarot of the Divine and Beneath the Moon, as well as illustrator on the graphic novels Zatanna and the House of Secrets and I Am Not Starfire.

Past clients include Disney, DC Comics, Vault, Image, Dreamworks, and Netflix. When not attending comic conventions, Yoshi likes to research world mythologies, listen to audiobooks, and talk about multicultural identities.

MEET YOSHI

NURIA SANGUINO

Nuria Sanguino, born in Barcelona in 1994, has been drawing for as long as she can remember. Her passion for illustration led her to study Graphic Art at the renowned Escola Joso, where she specialized in comics.

Since 2020, Nuria has been working professionally as a webcomic creator, building a dedicated audience with her expressive style and emotionally driven storytelling. She is currently publishing her series Love 4 a Walk on WEBTOON, where her signature mix of drama and romance shines through in every chapter.

MEET NURIA

inma r.

Inma R. is an artist from Spain known for her distinctive style and her focus on creating Boy’s Love (BL) manga. She is the author of Wild Beast Forest House and The Violinist and the Nerd, two BL series that began on WEBTOON and have since reached readers worldwide in multiple languages, including English and Spanish.

Alongside her long-form work, Inma has contributed to several shorter projects for well-known European manga publications. She has created work for the Spanish magazine Planeta Manga as well as for Manga Issho, a magazine published across Spain, France, Germany, and Italy.

MEET INMA

ZACK DAVISSON

Zack is an award-winning translator, writer, and lecturer. He has translated classic manga like Kitaro, Space Battleship Yamato, and Devilman, as well as modern works such as Satoshi Kon’s Opus, Record of Lodoss War, H.P. Lovecraft’s Call of Cthulhu, and Cat + Gamer. He is also the author of The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai, The Art of Star Wars Visions, and Manga: A Visual Guide. His works have been translated into multiple languages.

MEET ZACK

CARLES DALMAU

Carles Dalmau (Girona, 1997) is a multimedia cartoonist creating art ranging from comics to concept art. He is currently the lead artist for the independent video game studio Massive Monster, where he has worked as an artist on the awardwinning title “Cult of the Lamb”.

He is the author of “Lucid Lucy”, “Calamari Kebab”, co-author of “Brainrot”, “Soma” and “Pilgrim” and illustrator of the “Magic Animals” book series. Throughout his career, he has worked as a concept artist and illustrator for various animation and video game studios.

In addition, he is the creator of the official mascot of Manga Barcelona and was the author of the poster of the 27th edition of the same event.

MEET CARLES

MERITXELL GARCIA

Meritxell Garcia is an experienced and versatile Art Director with a background in both graphic design and illustration. Meet her and her adorable webtoon “Gecko Chan” during HMIA on March 21 & 22!

Over the years, she has built an impressive portfolio by working as an Illustrator and Concept Artist across various industries, including video game companies, animation studios, advertising agencies, and as a faculty member at Escola Joso (School of Art) in Barcelona.

She has also contributed to several books (Editorial el Pirata, Norma Editorial, Planeta Comic, Salvat) and is the author of the popular comedy webtoon “Gecko Chan.”

MEET MERITXELL

VOICE ACTORS

Voice Actors from your favorite Anime, movies or series at Heroes Made in Asia!

Your favorite Voice Actors

Who do you want to meet during Heroes Made in Asia? Let us know and we will check the possibilities.

cosplayers

As you may know, cosplay is a key element of Heroes Made in Asia and a large number of our visitors attend the event dressed up as their favorite character form a game, movie, Anime or series. They meet up with other cosplayers during the Cosplay Catwalk and Cosplay Contest. At Heroes Made in Asia you can also meet other cosplayers like cosplay judges from all over the world. These artists have earned their stripes in cosplay already. You’ll get the chance to meet them personally!

Cosplayers

Are you a fan of certain cosplayers, or have you always wanted to meet a specific one? Let us know, and you might get the chance to meet them at Heroes Made in Asia!
Do you want to learn more about cosplay? From taking the perfect picture to creating amazing props? Tell us, and we’ll make it happen!

Chefs

Meet famous chefs from all over the world at Heroes Made in Asia. You can also follow food demonstrations in the new Food Theater! Learn how to make sushi or some tasty Asian snacks, and get insider tips from expert chefs.

Which chef's do you want to see?

At every edition of Heroes Made in Asia, the Food Theater is a place where visitors get inspired by the best Asian cuisine. From sushi and Tteobokki to sweet street food snacks, our chefs show you how it’s done, share their insider tips, and of course: let you taste their delicious creations.

For the next edition we’re cooking up something special!

Chef Miyuki Masuda

Hailing from Osaka, Japan, this chef currently lives in the United States where she’s Chef de Partie at the renowned Sushi Kashiba. 💫 What makes her story extra special? She’s completely self-taught and the first female chef ever at one of Master Chef Kashiba Shiro’s restaurants – a disciple of the legendary Jiro Ono (of Jiro Dreams of Sushi fame). Her beautiful, seasonal creations have earned her a huge fan base on Instagram, and her local pop-up dinners are all the rage!

MEET MIYUKI MASUDA